Qualifications and Professional Experience

Professional Qualifications

  • 1998: Advanced Diploma in Integrative and Transpersonal Psychotherapy

    Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling Education, London

  • 1998: Diploma in Supervision

    Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling Education, London

  • 2016: Research Masters in Integrative and Transpersonal Psychotherapy (Mindfulness and Ageing)

    Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling Education, London

  • 1986: Post Graduate Diploma in Dramatherapy (NHS Approved course)

    University of Hertfordshire

  • 2000: UKCP Registered Integrative & Transpersonal Psychotherapist UK Council for Psychotherapy

  • 1992: Certificate in Race and Culture in Therapeutic Work
    Birkbeck College, London

Further Mindfulness Training

  • 2024: Certificate in Mindful Mentoring
    Banyan with Jack Kornfield & Tara Brach

  • 2024: Work That Reconnects Facilitator Training
    Findhorn Foundation

  • 2019: BAMBA Approved Mindfulness Teacher

    British Association of Mindfuness Based Approaches

  • 2008 – 2013: Mindfulness Teacher Training, Levels 1 & 2
    University of Bangor (Centre for Mindfulness & Supervision Pathway)

  • 2014: Certification for Teaching Paws B,
    Mindfulness for Children
    Mindfulness in Schools Project

  • 2015: Certification for Teaching B Foundation,
    Mindfulness for Teachers
    Mindfulness in Schools Project

I am a  highly qualified psychotherapist with many years experience of working with adults and children privately, as well as for NHS and Social Services. I have extensive experience as a course lecturer and tutor in higher and further education settings, and work independently as a trainer, supervisor and consultant.

Professional Experience: Psychotherapy

  • Clinical Supervisor for Adult and Child Psychotherapists Private Practice - Offering supervision to counsellors and psychotherapists in private practice and to trainees in organisations such as the NHS & Social Services. (1990 – Present)

  • Integrative Psychotherapist Private Practice - offering individual psychotherapy to adults and young people in person & online. (1990 – Present)

  • Visiting Tutor and Lecturer at CPPD - teaching Transpersonal Counselling module (2005 – Present)

  • Visiting Tutor and Lecturer at the Centre for Transpersonal Psychology - taught Child Development and Creative Therapy modules. (1998 – 2003)

  • Supervision Training for Terapia Ltd. - led, devised, and co-delivered supervision training for child and adult psychotherapists. (2004 – 2012)

  • Core Tutor and Training Supervisor at Terapia Ltd. - responsible for Child Development and Adolescent Psychotherapy training, baby observation work, and group processing (2004 – 2012)



Professional Experience: Mindfulness

  • Mindfulness Lead at University of Kent - leading MBSR courses, developing a Mindfulness Society, offering weekly mindfulness sessions for students and staff (2012 – Present)

  • Mindfulness Instructor and Teacher at University of Kent & various - teaching Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction courses to various groups from NHS to third sector organizations (2010 – Present)

Professional Experience: Sexual Abuse

  • Core Trainer, Supervisor at Standing Committee of Sexually Abused Adults & Children - Devising and delivering training and consultancy and supervision on issues related to sexual abuse, equality, diversity, and recognition of oppression. (1990 – 1995)

  • Sexual Abuse Counsellor and Trainer at Consent - counselor, consultant, and trainer for sexuality and sexual abuse, particularly with individuals with learning disabilities (1995 – 2000)

  • Free Lance Drama Therapist at NHS, Social Services, Inner London Education - Running drama therapy groups for various groups such as survivors of sexual abuse, homeless people and other groups identified by local authorities. (1982-1985)

“Years of training and experience in various fields have continually enriched my understanding, and given me a vast toolbox to help people live their meaningful, and most free and fulfilling lives”

Lorraine

Publications

  • 2023 Mindfulness and Wellbeing for Student Learning, Open University Press

  • 2016    Stress: Mindfulness and Stress Management, Sheldon Mindfulness Publication 

  • 2004    Learning Disability Review  Challenged Women and the Menopause.

  • 1999    Self and Society Journal   Article on Children and Spirituality.

  • 1996    Practice Issues on Sexuality Chapter for textbook on abuse victims

  • 1990    SCOSAC Review  Abuse victims with learning disabilities.

Training Packages and Videos

2017                        Revised Menopause Project                                                                     Pavillion Press

1999 -2002             Menopause Project                                                                                  Pavillion Press

1987 -1989             Training Videos for carers of people with learning difficulties         20th Century Vixens